A Weekend of Pride

(Full disclosure - Jackie usually writes these posts, but today I am sneaking in with some pictures I just uploaded from my phone - Jessica)

I have to say that over the past five or so years, I have not been that excited about Pride or the parade that goes with it. But we did march a few years ago with Project Open Hand, and to have thousands of people clap for me for no reason at all, except that I was walking upright, was a pretty cool feeling. I guess I'm a sucker for recognition.

But this year, we decided to march with the Our Family/Colage contingents. We figured Ezra could use the applause and the connectedness.

It started like this:

Ezra started out on his scooter and soon learned to navigate around the tracks on Market Street. But he soon tired of that and just walked.

I think he found this boring until he realized that if he waved, people waved back. And if he combined the wave with a little scream and a wave of his sign (above), he was a kind of a hit with the crowds.

Our friends and 'allies' Viru and Plum met us for the march, and they were very convincing and supportive members of our family.

After a walk through the Mission and a good tapas meal, we headed to Bi-Rite Creamery.

He ate the whole thing. We were very proud. And nervous.

Fancy Schmancy

Ezra's Mommies and Ezra himself got dressed up to celebrate our friends, Wayne and Franks's nuptials. Woohoo!
Momma sported a polka dot dress that David (at her side)stated, "If I were a woman, I would wear that dress." He made this statement in Italian. If you know our David....then you can only imagine the scene.
Mommy and Ezra were clad in their wedding finest.
But, the stars of the day were the beautiful and ever youthful Wayne and Frank. They too have been together for 10 years and were glowing grooms.




Congratulations you two! We are so happy for you!

Step On Up....

Get your tickets here for the train to Wedding Land. Scheduled arrival will be October 18. Everyone buckle in for a wild ride.



















(Disclaimer: Mommies are allowed to be super silly and sometimes over the top during the next 4 months)

Big Basin Bound

After schools ended, Ezra and his mommies had a couple of pajama days out on the hammock. We took pictures of each other and just relaxed. No place to be. Lunch for breakfast, breakfast for lunch.....structure was set aside.

This is a face of complete bliss.
But, we couldn't just sit around, so off to Big Basin we went for a little camping trip. These were the trees around our tent cabin.
Ezra discovered that we are but little ants in a Redwood forest. He climbed under....
.....and up and over these amazing trees. It was the ultimate climbing playground for Ezra.
And, when the sun set and the mosquitos forced us indoors, we read books and fell asleep while little critters visited us in the night (yikes). A group of Stellars Jay's took a liking to Ezra on day one. They hung around our camp and came very close to us to check us out. A raccoon came into our campsite one night and the Stellars Jay's squawked and circled the raccoon until he ran away. We think E might be a little animal spirit.

It Wasn't A Scooter Accident....

E and Mommy have a conversation in the bath after a very long day. E says,"I fell down again." Mommy says, "Well, even the best climbers fall. You keep climbing, buddy. You are a really good climber and jumper." E says, "but, I hurt my head." Mommy says, "Yes, yes, it hurts sometimes when you fall down." Mommy adds," Well, I imagine that people will ask you about your face when they see it. What do you want to tell them?" E says, "I don't know (he really emphasizes his "t's"...so cute)." Mommy says,"You can tell them you were on a lion hunt." He gives a blank stare. Momma later says,"Tell them you were climbing Everest, the tallest, snow covered mountain in the world."

The next day E is asked several times about his wounds, and he replies, "I got snow on it."

Mommy and Momma look at each other and shake our heads with agreement.


Map of wounds:
Forehead wound: Forehead met sidewalk while jumping off of a structure.
Nose area: Nose also met sidewalk while jumping, but also met sand when climbing on slide.
Cheek: Good imprint of sand at Dolores Park playground underneath big slide.